Some one addressed Confucius,...

Some one addressed Confucius, saying, 'Sir, why
are you not engaged in the government?'

The Master said, 'What does the Shu-ching say of filial
piety?— "You are filial, you discharge your brotherly duties. These
qualities are displayed in government." This then also constitutes
the exercise of government. Why must there be THAT— making one
be in the government?'